Windscreen Part 2

Following on from the previous post it was time to start drilling the holes for the windscreen frame.  The factory had advised me to use self tappers cut down to 4mm, I decided a slightly different route.  It is important to keep the length of the fixing short enough so it doesn't touch the glass; yet long enough to have enough material to secure the screen.

I eventually wend with dome head M5 bolts, mainly because I am going to use dome heads to attach the mounts to the scuttle and also I like the look of them.   I also don't like self tappers as I find they can be difficult to remove later.

First step was to drill out the pilot holes - easy enough to do:

I simply measured the width of the frame and drilled down the center four holes evenly spaced.  Next I had to fix the windscreen and tap the holes:

When both sides were completed I started the paint prep work and began several coats of hamerrite spray paint - it gives a good, long lasting finish:

After several days drying in the heat I fitted the trim - this is a requirement for the IVA.  I actually like the look of it as well:

Really chuffed with the finish I managed to achieve.  Next update will be the windscreen frame and fitment.